Deputy Sheriff Clark Harold Henry Harris County Sheriff's Department Texas Monday, July 25, 1988  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Harold was our Precinct Deputy when I worked District 2 Patrol. He was always friendly and helpful and I enjoyed talking to him. Deputy Henry was a kind and quiet man who waa always willing to lend a hand to a fellow deputy. Since I have retired I have had time to think of some of the fine men I had the opportunity to serve with and have come to appreciate them and their memories more as time passes by. God bless and rest in peace.

Detective John R. Hill (Retired)

2008-12-02

What a true American hero! Rest in peace.

Police Officer
Mesquite Police Department (TX)
2008-07-25

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-02-07

I remember Deputy Henry quite well. He was our neighborhood patrol. I discovered my neighbor`s house had been broken into. Henry responded to the call. He said "lets go in". I was reluctant, even though I was in my early twenties. Deputy Henry pulled his revolver and waded right in. He stood up for our area daily. He was a friendly guy who wasn`t too good to throw his hand up and wave when he would pass by in that old Dodge patrol car. The North Side has never been the same without him.

Chip Nall
Business & Political (n. houston)
2008-01-28

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Henry on the anniversary of his passing.
He paid the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace. Heros are never forgotten.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia
2007-07-25

I try to visit this site each day to honor the brave men and women who have served us so well. Your acts of bravery in the war and your service in law enforcement truly shine. What a marvelous family you have as well. Rest in peace, hero, you are not forgotten.

A citizen

2004-10-08

Thank you Deputy Henry for all your years of service. Your memory lives on.

Detective T. Henshaw
Bell Gardens Police Dept., CA.
2004-09-07

WE MISS YOU DAD. I LOVE YOU

JAMES

JAMES B HENRY
HARRIS COUNTY SHEIFFS DEPT.